The leaves are falling, and it's sweater weather, which means it's tea latte season in my kitchen.
These are 7 of my coziest tea lattes for fall, made with hojicha, matcha, oolong, jasmine and warming spices.
Most of them work hot or iced, so you're covered on chilly mornings and those surprisingly warm October afternoons.
A few use homemade syrups that you can make ahead and keep in the fridge, so weekday lattes take just a few minutes to whip up.
Expert tips for cafe-style lattes at home
- Sift the tea powder: sifting matcha or hojicha before adding water stops lumps.
- Brew the tea stronger for iced: ice dilutes the drink, so steep the tea stronger than you'd drink it hot.
- Froth the milk (for warm): no electric frother? Shake the milk in a lidded mason jar for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Make syrups ahead of time: a batch of homemade syrup turns a weekday latte into an easy 5 minute task.
FAQ
Can I make these dairy-free? Yes. Oat or soy milk works well in all seven, and oat milk froths best.
Which is lowest in caffeine? The pumpkin spice hojicha. Hojicha is a roasted green tea that's naturally low in caffeine.
Can I serve them hot instead of iced? Yes, skip the ice and warm the milk.
Did you make one of these drinks?
Let me know if you try out this recipe -- I love seeing your creations! Tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer and be sure to leave me a comment/rating below!
Raymund | angsarap.net
I really enjoyed this round up. As someone who loves exploring different tea based drinks, I appreciated how you showed that tea lattes can be just as cosy and comforting as coffee based ones. There are a few combinations here I hadn't considered before, and you've definitely given me some inspiration.